For Great Sioux Nation, Black Hills Can't Be Bought for $1.3-Billion (August 24, 2011)

The video discusses the annual powwow of the Oglala Sioux tribe and contrasts it with the harsh realities of life in Pine Ridge. It delves into the historical and ongoing land dispute over the Black Hills, highlighting the economic and social challenges faced by the Sioux tribes. The video also covers the financial compensation offered by the U.S. government, the tribes' refusal to accept it, and the efforts to resolve the dispute, including potential land return and financial reparations.

What is the main cultural event for the Oglala Sioux tribe mentioned in the video?

• Spring equinox gathering

• Annual powwow

• Harvest festival

• Winter solstice celebration

What was the 1980 Supreme Court ruling about?

• Establishing a new Sioux reservation

• Allocating funds for Sioux education

• Returning the Black Hills to the Sioux

• Compensating the Sioux for the Black Hills

Why do the Sioux tribes refuse to accept the compensation money?

• They believe the amount is too small

• The land holds spiritual significance

• They prefer private investments

• They want more government support

What is the estimated economic activity generated by the Black Hills annually?

• $500 million

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

• $1 billion

What is the Sioux tribes' stance on per capita payments?

• They oppose it as it leaves them with nothing long-term

• They prefer it over land return

• They are indifferent to the payment method

• They support it as a fair distribution method

What was President Obama's role in the Black Hills dispute?

• He allocated additional funds

• He proposed a new treaty

• He promised to meet with the Sioux tribes

• He ignored the issue

What is the goal of the reparations alliance formed by the Sioux tribes?

• To accept the compensation money

• To finalize a proposal for shared land ownership

• To negotiate a new treaty

• To increase tourism in the Black Hills